The Top 5 Movies with Heavy Metal Music
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Looking for a good movie to watch with some heavy metal music in the background? Look no further than this list of the top 5 movies with heavy metal music!
Introduction
In this article, we will be exploring the top 5 movies with heavy metal music. This list is in no particular order. We hope you enjoy!
1) Heavy Metal (1981)
Heavy Metal is a 1981 Canadian-American adult animated sci-fi fantasy film directed by Gerald Potterton and story edited by Robert Zemeckis. The film is notable for being the first appearance of Justice, one of the recurring characters in the Heavy Metal franchise.
2) This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 American mockumentary film directed and co-written by Rob Reiner. The film tells the story of “Spinal Tap”, a fictitious British heavy metal band, and their doomed concert tour of the United States. The film satirizes many of the common clichés and stereotypes associated with rock bands and concert films.
3) Airheads (1994)
Airheads is a 1994 American comedy film written by Rich Wilkes and directed by Michael Lehmann. It stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler as a trio of metalheads who kidnap a radio station DJ in an attempt to get their demo tape played on the air. The film also features Amy Locane, Ernie Reyes Jr., Joe Mantegna, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, David Arquette, Dennis Leary, and Chris Farley in supporting roles.
4) Wayne’s World (1992)
Wayne’s World is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris and written by Mike Myers and Bonnie Turner. It stars Myers as Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, hosts of the Aurora, Illinois public-access television cable TV show Wayne’s World. The music video for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is interspersed throughout the film as Wayne falls asleep while watching cable TV late at night.
5) School of Rock (2003)
School of Rock is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater end starring Jack Black. Written by Mike White, the film’s plot follows down-on-his-luck musician Dewey Finn masquerading as substitute teacher at an elite private elementary school where he attempts to teach his fifth grade students about rock music while helping them prepare for an upcoming Battle of the Bands competition without getting fired first or revealing his true identity. Black was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in school principal Rosalie Mullins Byers role class president Zack Mooneyham supporting childrensRecess: All Growed Down
The 5 best Movies with Heavy Metal
Headbangers and music lovers rejoice! This listicle will explore the top 5 movies with the heaviest, most adrenaline-pumping metal soundtracks. From Marvel blockbusters to independent horror flicks, these films will have your heart pounding and your head banging. Let the mosh pit commence!
This is Spinal Tap
This is Spinal Tap, commonly referred to as Spinal Tap, is a 1984 American rockumentary comedy film directed and co-written by Rob Reiner. The film documents the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap, composed of lead vocalist and guitarist David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), bassist Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) and drummer Compact Disc “NAT” Jive (R. J. Parnell).
The film satirizes the behavior and musical pretensions of hard rock bands and their fans, as well as the clichés of rock documentaries such as Gimme Shelter (1970) and This Year’s Model (1978). Most of its dialogue was improvised based on outlines created by Reiner, Guest, Shearer and McKean.
The three main actors were credited as themselves; however, Tufnel was listed in the credits as “Spinal Tap”. Reiner appears briefly as Marty DiBergi, a documentary filmmaker recording the band’s tour. Several notable music artists appear as themselves including David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Paice, Marty Friedman from Megadeth, Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac among others.
Spinal Tap was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay for Guest, Shearer and McKean; and Best Sound Mixing for Ron Ludman and Elliott Lickman. It lost both awards to Amadeus (1984) which also won Best Picture. In 2002 the United States Library of Congress deemed This is Spinal Tap “culturally significant” and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Airheads
Airheads is a 1994 American comedy film written by Rich Wilkes and directed by Michael Lehmann. It stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Ernie Hudson, Amy Locane and Finn Carter. The film follows a group of aspiring rock musicians who stage a hostage situation when their band is not invited to perform at a music festival.
The film was released on August 5, 1994 and grossed $8 million at the box office. Airheads received generally negative reviews from critics but has since gained a cult following.
Detroit Rock City
If there’s one thing that the ’70s and ’80s had in common, it was heavy metal. The music style was born in the earlier part of the decade and took off in popularity pretty quickly. There were a number of great heavy metal bands that came out during that time, including Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Metallica.
And with the popularity of heavy metal came a number of great movies that featured the music. Here are five of the best movies with heavy metal.
1) Detroit Rock City
2) This is Spinal Tap
3) Heavy Metal
4) Rock Star
5) Airheads
Rock Star
Mark Wahlberg stars as Chris Cole, a once-glorious rock star who finds himself struggling to recapture the magic of his former heyday. Rock Star is one of those great movies that’s part comedy, part drama, and all heart. The music is awesome, the performances are spot-on, and the story is surprisingly moving. If you’re looking for a fun and touching film about chasing your dreams, Rock Star is definitely worth checking out.
Heavy Metal
Metal has been popular in films for over 40 years now, with bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple providing the soundtrack to many movies. In the last few years, there have been some great films that have featured metal music heavily, and we’ve put together a list of the 5 best.
5. Black Panther (2018)
The soundtrack for Black Panther is filled with hip hop and R&B, but there is one metal song that stands out: “Legend Has It” by Run The Jewels. The intense lyrics and hard-hitting beats make it the perfect track for a superhero movie, and it helps set the tone for the film’s opening scene.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 features an amazing mix of classic rock and metal songs, but it’s “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence that really stands out. The emotional lyrics perfectly complement the film’s plot, and the heavy guitars add an element of excitement to the scene.
3. Suicide Squad (2016)
Suicide Squad is filled with chart-topping pop songs, but it’s also got some great metal tracks, including “House Of The Rising Sun” by Five Finger Death Punch and “You Can’t Bring Me Down” by Megadeth. These songs perfectly capture the film’s dark tone, and they help to make the action scenes even more intense.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the best action movies in recent years, and its soundtrack is filled with heavy metal classics like “The Chase Is Better Than The Catch” by Motörhead and “We Are The Champions” by Queen. These songs perfectly capture the film’s high-octane action, and they help to make the movie even more adrenaline-fueled.
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers features an incredible score by Howard Shore, but it also features a fewmetal songs, including “Where Is My Mind?” by Pixies and “Misty Mountain Hop” by Led Zeppelin. These songs perfectly capture the film’s epic scale, and they help to make the battle scenes even more epic.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these are the top 5 movies with the best heavy metal music. All of these movies have great soundtracks that are perfect for any metalhead. If you are looking for a movie to watch that has some great metal music, then make sure to check out one of these five films.
